Home Care

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Raising Meat Rabbits and Ducks and learn about homesteading and sustainable farm practices.

The acclaimed author of Red Clocks returns with a biting, lyrical novel about an intergenerational group home run by an ex-musician determined to make a place for those without one On a bluff above a river rises The House, where elderly and disabled residents live alongside young people who help...

Un ouvrage essentiel pour ronronner de bonheur, recommandé par "Femme Actuelle" et "miaou" ! De nombreuses études récentes démontrent que les personnes vivant avec un chat jouissent d'une meilleure santé psychologique que les autres. Jour après jour, tous les propriétaires constatent le pouvoir de leur compagnon griffu, sans pour autant pouvoir se l'expliquer. Ce livre audio vous permet de le comprendre.

Octogenarian Paul Jacobson returns to Hawaii for a vacation with his family and becomes involved in a series of crimes, while struggling with the problems of his short-term memory loss. He faces a number of strange coincidences involving acts of vandalism, drug dealers, and two murders. Paul puts all the pieces together, escapes a watery grave, and with the help of his friends, solves the murders.

Chaser has a way with words. She knows over a thousand of them—more than any other animal of any species except humans. In addition to common nouns like house, ball, and tree, she has memorized the names of more than one thousand toys and can retrieve any of them on command. Based on that learning, she and her owner and trainer, retired psychologist John Pilley, have moved on to further impressive feats, demonstrating her ability to understand sentences with multiple elements of grammar and to learn new behaviors by imitation.

A young man is murdered for his prized pet fish. An Asian tycoon buys a single specimen for $150,000. Meanwhile, a pet detective chases smugglers through the streets of New York. Delving into an outlandish realm of obsession, paranoia, and criminality, The Dragon Behind the Glass tells the story of a fish like none other: a powerful predator dating to the age of the dinosaurs.

Last Chance Mustang is the story of Samson, a formerly free-roaming, still wild-at-heart American mustang that was plucked from his mountainous Nevada home and thrown into the domestic horse world, where he was brutalized and victimized. After years of abuse, Samson had evolved into a hateful and hated, maladjusted beast - until the day he found his way to a rural Illinois farm, an ill-equipped owner, and one last chance.

Are you a first-timer or beginner considering rearing Axolotl for an aquarium or business? Axolotl Care Guide for Beginners by Lucy Howard offers a comprehensive, easy-to-follow roadmap for anyone interested in caring for these amazing creatures. Are you just starting or looking to broaden your understanding? This book provides all the necessary knowledge to ensure your axolotl's health and happiness.

Are you drowning in tissues after losing your cherished pet? Checking around the corner for signs that your fur baby's spirit is still judging your snack choices? Desperately hoping your beloved companion is somewhere peaceful—preferably with green pastures & unlimited treats? Trust me, you're not the only one who's considered building a spiritual pet detector. Whispers from the Rainbow Bridge opens the door to a world where the ties of love transcend the physical realm (and apparently, so do those muddy paw prints on your favorite white pants).

Donkeys are a unique and hardy creature with a long-running history living alongside humans. They have long been used to provide agricultural labor, hauling small loads, and even as transportation for people across the Silk Road. Have you ever thought about raising donkeys for profit? Have you wondered what is involved in caring for and managing these animals?

With so much information available today, training your dog can become confusing. Trying to understand exactly what is meant by a "reward" or "reinforcement" and how to use it properly can be frustrating to say the least. Once you understand what defines a reward, why they are important, and how to use them effectively - only then will you have the secret to getting your dog to do what you want.

Is your senior dog slowing down, struggling with digestion, or lacking energy? Concerned that commercial food isn’t meeting their needs? Take control of your dog’s well-being with Homemade Dog Food—a natural, simple way to support your aging pet with fresh, balanced meals tailored just for them. As dogs age, their nutritional needs shift. Unfortunately, many commercial dog foods rely on fillers, preservatives, and low-quality ingredients that contribute to joint issues, weight gain, and declining health.

Broken: Tales of a Titanium Cowgirl shares the journey of Michelle Scully’s calamitous riding accident and devastating injury. It also provides a panorama of her path of deep personal discovery as she unexpectedly finds herself in a joyful journey of recovery. Love of horses commingles with a personal quest to improve her horsemanship to spur on her healing.

Elementary-school teacher Diane Trull's life-defining moment happened when her fourth-grade reading class saw a photo of a cardboard box overflowing with homeless puppies. Trull was no stranger to rescuing abandoned animals. She and her husband, Mark, had made it their mission to find permanent homes for stray dogs and cats. Now her young students were determined to save these lost pups and others like them. And in that moment, the Dalhart Animal Wellness Group and Sanctuary - known as DAWGS - was born.

If you want to transform your dog’s health and extend their life, it starts with what’s in their bowl. Say goodbye to kibble confusion and discover how simple, science-backed homemade meals can make all the difference.

On a cool summer evening in 1977, Mayumi Inaba hears a forlorn cry carried by the breeze of Tokyo’s Tamagawa River. She follows the sound to find a newborn kitten, just the size of her palm, dangling from a fence, abandoned. Overcome by tender affection, she takes the cat back to the small apartment she shares with her husband and christens her Mii, and so begins an ineffable bond.

He's herding the neighborhood kids!! Herding breed dogs such as Border Collies, Corgis, and Australian Shepherds have incredibly strong instinctive behaviors to do the work they were bred for controlling various kinds of livestock. These behaviors manifest themselves in modern herding breed dogs kept as companions or family pets in a number of ways. These include chasing cars and bicyclists, herding kids, nipping at vulnerable heels, barking incessantly, and acting as the fun police in dog parks.

Winner of The Gilpin Hotel Prize for Fiction 2023 Eyes down to find a killer who’s playing to win… An irresistible slice of murder and mystery – there’s a killer on the loose in the Lake District, and the members of the Penrith Bingo Club have decided they’re the ones to catch the...

This book goes beyond mere consolation. It delves into the complexities of pet loss, addressing the unique challenges that arise when dealing with a sick pet, the sudden loss of a young companion, or the overwhelming grief that can accompany the death of a new pet.

In this audiobook, you'll embark on an enlightening journey of lawn care mastery, uncovering essential tips and techniques from seasoned experts in the field. From proper mowing and watering practices to strategic fertilization and weed control, you'll learn the art of nurturing your turf to perfection.